Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows majority race by area in Douglas Acres, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Douglas Acres racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Douglas Acres overall is white, making up 68.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 13.5%. There are more white people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Douglas Acres
Race
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Population
White
68.2%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
13.5%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.2%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Population
White
68.2%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
13.5%
Asian
2.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
8.2%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA

The map below shows diversity in Douglas Acres. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Douglas Acres Diversity Score

69

With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, Douglas Acres is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Douglas Acres's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Douglas Acres.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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